University of Miami·Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
The Medical Assistant 2 performs multi-skilled clinical tasks to assist medical providers in patient healthcare management. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, administering injections, performing laboratory tests, and maintaining accurate patient records.
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Core job functions 1.
Utilizes creative methods to support patient’s individual needs and respect patient’s spiritual beliefs, faith, and practices.
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Establishes a trusting relationship by creating and maintaining a conducive climate for healing by being authentically present to the patient and family, identifying and managing discomforts, providing emotional support.
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Prioritizes and integrates multiple requests and work expectations by performing tasks appropriately, in a timely manner safely and professionally.
Communicates clearly and in a timely manner to patient and family, as well as the appropriate team members.
Seeks assistance when needed.
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Contributes to team building by participating in unit/clinic programs and meetings.
Commits to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills.
Learns and utilizes available technology resources for communication, documentation, and locating pertinent information regarding clinical situations, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Attains educational knowledge and competencies that reflects current clinical practice skills.
Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning and is responsible for his/her own professional development and maintenance of knowledge regarding the patient population and assignments.
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Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines to include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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Performs professionally within their clinical scope of practice skills utilizing State, Federal, and University of Miami’s standards, guidelines, relevant statues, rules, and regulations.
Incorporates protocols and standards of care into daily practice.
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Accepts and provides focused constructive feedback and guidance with loving kindness in a manner that provides growth and maintains self-esteem.
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Abides by the standards for ethical behavior, therapeutic communication and protecting the privacy of patient information.
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Assists providers with physical examinations by preparing treatment/exam room with proper supplies, instruments, and materials, as directed.
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Understands the importance of medical and surgical asepsis.
Prepares patients for physician’s care with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures.
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Perform vital signs, EKG, phlebotomy, and document in patient’s medical record.
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Cleans and/or sterilizes medical instruments while observing principles of sterile technique.
Schedules patients for tests and completes required forms for laboratory work.
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Maintains accurate and complete patient records and documentation.
Orders, stocks, and inventories supplies, and assists in performing clerical duties.
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Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status: Full time
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a recognized Medical Assistant certification. A minimum of 2 years of healthcare experience is required, along with BLS and Florida HIV/AIDS certifications.
Market context
In Florida, Medical Assistant roles in outpatient and specialty settings are commonly in steady demand because clinics need support for rooming, vitals, documentation, and patient flow. This role is competitive because it requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a recognized Medical Assistant certification, 2 years of healthcare experience, BLS, and Florida HIV/AIDS certification. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and experience match before applying.
